Olympic athlete accused of holding pillow over wife’s face found not guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour

Curtis Robb, who is now an orthopaedic surgeon, appeared at Chester Crown Court - (Stu Forster/Getty Images)

An Olympic athlete has been cleared of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his GP wife following a trial at Chester Crown Court.

Curtis Robb, 54, who represented Great Britain in the 800 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, was accused of assaulting and threatening Sarah Robb, 47.